| General Procedures Special Tool(s) | | Socket, Spark Plug 303-499 (21-202) | Materials Name Specification Power Steering Fluid WSA-M2C-195-A | | -
Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector. | | | -
Lower the vehicle until the wheels are clear of the floor to allow the steering wheel to be rotated from lock to lock. | | | -
Detach the coolant expansion tank from the wheelhouse assembly and position to one side. - Remove the bolt.
- Detach the coolant expansion tank.
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Detach the power steering fluid reservoir from the wheelhouse assembly. | | | -
NOTE:Using a suitable blanking cap, cap the power steering fluid reservoir. Disconnect the power steering fluid cooler return line from the power steering fluid reservoir. - Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
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Place the end of the power steering fluid cooler return line into a suitable container. | | | -
Disconnect the spark plug wires. | | | -
Using the special tool remove the spark plugs. | | | -
NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid reservoir, make sure the power steering fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use. The fluid should be poured slowly into the reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration. The fluid level should be checked with the fluid cold. | | | -
CAUTION:Do not continuously crank the engine for more than 30 seconds, as damage to the starter motor may result. NOTE:When flushing the power steering system, make sure that the power steering fluid in the reservoir does not fall below the minimum mark. While cranking the engine for no more than 30 seconds turn the steering from lock to lock. | | | -
Wait 60 seconds to allow the starter motor to cool. | | | -
CAUTION:Do not continuously crank the engine for more than 30 seconds, as damage to the starter motor may result. NOTE:When flushing the power steering system, make sure that the power steering fluid in the reservoir does not fall below the minimum mark. While cranking the engine for a further 30 seconds turn the steering from lock to lock. | | | -
When all the fluid has been used, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. | | | -
Using the special tool install the spark plugs. | | | -
Connect the spark plug wires. | | | -
Remove the blanking cap from the power steering fluid reservoir and connect the power steering fluid cooler return line. | | | -
Attach the power steering fluid reservoir to the wheelhouse assembly. | | | -
Attach the coolant expansion tank to the wheelhouse assembly. - Attach the coolant expansion tank.
- Install the bolt.
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Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector. | | |
